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JOB REF : LCS1.0
RANK : Executive
Manager/General Manager
REPORTS TO :
Managing Director
Deadline: Friday,
26th April, 2013
Applications are invited from suitably qualified Ugandans to
fill the following two (2) positions in the Legal & Compliance Department
and Credit Department.
JOB PURPOSE:
5.1 To support the Board of Directors in the execution of
their oversight over the management of Bank.
5.2 To give regular direction to the Legal and Compliance
functions/ operations of the Bank.
6. KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
6.1 Provide oversight and leadership for Legal and
Compliance Department to achieve strategic and operational lead for the
department.
6.2 Develop and promote best Corporate Governance practices
for adoption and implementation by the Board and Management.
6.3 Provide effective company secretarial services to the
Board and ensure that the Board gets effective secretarial support in its
oversight function.
6.4 Take and maintain an accurate record of all Board and
committee meetings, provide regular support and guidance in order to achieve
strategic goals and objectives.
6.5 Lead and motivate the Legal and Compliance team,
ensuring that they are empowered and supported to deliver excellent Legal
Services and achieve performance targets.
6.6 Support business growth by providing cost effective
legal advisory service to Board and Management and ensure that performance
management frameworks are in place linking strategic priorities to operational
and staff targets.
6.7 Ensuring that the Board and its Committees are provided
with all requisite information; supporting the Board and its Committees,
thereby enabling them discharge their oversight role.
6.8 Ensure compliance with the regulatory regime governing
the operations and policy framework of the Bank.
6.9 Ensure timely perfection of the Bank’s securities in
order to meet set targets of the business departments and generally maintain an
accurate and safe electronic record of all securities of the Bank.
6.10 Provide technical legal support to the Bank’s business
and Operations divisions and ensure timely provision of legal due diligence to
achieve set targets
6.11 Effectively manage, source and monitor external legal
services and ensure effective representation of the Bank in Courts of Law.
6.12 Effective supervision of the Legal and Compliance
department in order to achieve the Bank’s strategic objectives; appraise and
review performance of the Legal and Compliance team of the Bank.
6.13 Have a full understanding of the external environment,
challenges and opportunities and ensure this is reflected in strategic and
operational priorities.
6.14 Ensure that all activities within Legal Services
support the overall business plan and are underpinned by the Bank’s vision and
values.
6.15 Contribute to the development of the Bank’s Business
Strategic Plan and ensure that the set targets achieve customer satisfaction,
quality service and value for money.
6.16 Effectively manage departmental and term performance
ensuring that targets are set, monitored and achieved.
6.17 Prepare, monitor and manage Legal Services budget
ensuring appropriate levels of financial delegation and management are in
place.
6.18 Develop, initiate, maintain, and revise policies and
procedures for the general operation of the Compliance program and its related
activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. Manage
day-to-day operation of the Program.
6.19 Develop and periodically review and update Standards of
Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to
management.
6.20 Collaborate with other departments (Risk department,
Internal Audit) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels
for investigation and resolution.
6.21 Monitor and as necessary, coordinate compliance
activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance
activities and to identify trends. Identify potential areas of compliance
vulnerability and risk; develop/implement corrective issues, and provide
general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.
6.22 Provide reports on a regular basis, and as directed or
requested to keep Compliance Committee of the Bank and Senior Management
informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.
6.23 Develop an effective compliance training program
including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as
ongoing training for all employees and managers on new laws, policies and
compliance program.
6.24 Monitor the performance of the Compliance Program and
relate activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps, to improve
its effectiveness.
6.25 Support the Executive Committee and other Management
Committees in developing and reviewing Bank policies and ensuring adherence to
set policies.
7. PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
7.1 Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelors of Law (Honours) Degree
A Post graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
LLM, MBA, ICSA will be added advantage.
7.2 Experience
·
A minimum of seven (7) years working experience
in financial institution or related corporate institution with at least three
(3) years at Senior Management Level.
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Demonstrate experience in Company Secretarial
practices and corporate governance.
·
Sound understanding of the Ugandan Banking and
Mortgage Industries.
7.3 Relevant skills
·
Proven and demonstrable team building skills.
·
Possess excellent motivational, interpersonal,
networking and strong communication skills.
·
Proven and demonstrable skills in planning and
strong communication skills.
·
Proven and demonstrable record in achieving
exceptional and consistent performance for set targets.
·
Ability to exercise the highest level of
integrity, responsibility and confidentiality.
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Ability to identify, embrace and manage change
to ensure that change positively impacts the organization.
·
Personable, self driven, assertive and pro
active.
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Excellent presentation and analytical skills.
Applications should reach NOT later than Friday, 26th April,
2013 and be addressed to:
Head Human Resource & Administration Department,
Housing Finance Bank,
Plot 4 Wampewo Avenue, Kololo,
P. O. Box 1539,
KAMPALA.
